Based on a real-life murder trial that took place in the mid-19th century, this gripping novel explores the twisted mind of a man accused of killing his own nephew. As the evidence is presented, the reader is taken on a journey through the seedy underbelly of Victorian London, where secrets and lies lurk around every corner. A must-read for fans of true crime and legal drama. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.